1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1999 Fiat Scudo
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Punto and 1999 Fiat Scudo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Scudo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Punto (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Scudo weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Fiat Punto.
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, 1999 Fiat Scudo (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Scudo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Punto | 1999 Fiat Scudo | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Punto | Scudo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
