2003 Fiat Punto vs. 1997 Innocenti Mille
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Innocenti Mille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Innocenti Mille would be higher. At 1,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1997 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Punto weights approximately 105 kg more than 1997 Innocenti Mille. 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, 2003 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Innocenti Mille.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 1997 Innocenti Mille | |
| Make | Fiat | Innocenti |
| Model | Punto | Mille |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
