1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1994 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1994 Fiat Punto and 1994 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (89 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Astra weights approximately 43 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.
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, 1994 Opel Astra (168 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1994 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Punto | Astra |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1113 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
