2002 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 721 kg more than 2002 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Punto. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Punto | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Fiat | Xedos |
| Model | Punto | 9 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
