1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1999 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Punto and 1999 Volkswagen Parati were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Parati is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Parati (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Parati should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Parati weights approximately 18 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 Volkswagen Parati (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Parati will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Punto | 1999 Volkswagen Parati | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Punto | Parati |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
