2001 Fiat Punto vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 139 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Punto. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 407 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, 2010 Honda Civic (193 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Punto. (98 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Punto | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Punto | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 98 Nm | 193 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |