2003 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 2003 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet S-10 and 2003 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet S-10 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (93 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 504 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Chevrolet S-10 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet S-10 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, 2003 Chevrolet S-10 (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet S-10 | 2003 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | S-10 | Punto |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2470 mm |
