2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Grande Punto and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Grande Punto | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.9 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 8.1 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 | 1100 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |