2000 Fiat Punto vs. 2000 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Punto and 2000 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Yukon (283 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Punto. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 GMC Yukon (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Punto. 2000 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 2000 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Punto | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 5964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |
