2012 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Fiorino and 2012 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. (119 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Fiorino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Fiorino | 2012 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Fiorino | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
