1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1994 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 1994 Fiat Punto and 1994 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jeep Cherokee (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 560 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Jeep Cherokee 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, 1994 Jeep Cherokee (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1994 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Punto | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
