2012 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2012 Fiat Idea
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Grande Punto and 2012 Fiat Idea were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Idea. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 Fiat Idea. 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 Idea (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Grande Punto | 2012 Fiat Idea | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Grande Punto | Idea |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
