1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1994 Plymouth Colt

To start off, both 1994 Fiat Punto and 1994 Plymouth Colt were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Colt (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Colt should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Colt weights approximately 305 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 Plymouth Colt (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Fiat Punto 1994 Plymouth Colt
Make Fiat Plymouth
Model Punto Colt
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 1834 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 75 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 109 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Vehicle Weight 920 kg 1225 kg
Vehicle Length 3780 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2530 mm


 

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