2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Abarth vs. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Natural Power

To start off, both 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Abarth and 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Natural Power were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Abarth and 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Natural Power are equipped with a 1,368 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Abarth (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Natural Power. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Abarth should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Natural Power. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Abarth weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Natural Power. 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 1.4 Abarth (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Natural Power. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Abarth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Natural Power.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Abarth 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Natural Power
Make Fiat Fiat
Model Grande Punto Grande Punto
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 1368 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72.1 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 11.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.2 seconds 14.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4040 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 45 L


 

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