2012 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Grande Punto and 2012 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 745 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 2012 Opel Antara 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, 2012 Opel Antara 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, 2012 Opel Antara (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. 2012 Opel Antara 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. 2012 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Fiat Grande Punto | 2012 Opel Antara | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Grande Punto | Antara |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |