2001 Fiat Punto vs. 2001 Rover 25
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Punto and 2001 Rover 25 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rover 25 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 25 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Fiat Punto (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 25. (95 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Punto | 2001 Rover 25 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | Punto | 25 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1119 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |