1996 Fiat Punto vs. 1996 Peugeot 106
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Punto and 1996 Peugeot 106 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 106 (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Punto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Punto weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 106.
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, 1996 Peugeot 106 (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Punto. (84 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Punto | 1996 Peugeot 106 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Punto | 106 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |