1997 Fiat Punto Cabriolet vs. 1997 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Punto Cabriolet and 1997 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Fiat Punto Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Fiat Punto Cabriolet (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Punto . (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Fiat Punto Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Punto . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Fiat Punto Cabriolet weights approximately 120 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Fiat Punto Cabriolet (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Punto . (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Fiat Punto Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Punto .
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Fiat Punto Cabriolet | 1997 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Punto | Punto |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
