1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1999 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Punto and 1999 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot 206 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Punto. (80 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Punto | 1999 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Punto | 206 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
