2012 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2012 Fiat Linea
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Grande Punto and 2012 Fiat Linea 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 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Linea. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Linea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 Fiat Linea. 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 (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Linea. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Linea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Grande Punto | 2012 Fiat Linea | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Grande Punto | Linea |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
