2012 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. 2007 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Fiat Grande Punto | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Grande Punto | 911 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |