2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2001 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Avantime (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (83 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Avantime weights approximately 656 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.
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 Renault Avantime (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2001 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.6 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |
