2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Fiat Punto Fire 1.2
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Fiat Punto Fire 1.2 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Fiat Punto Fire 1.2 are equipped with a 1,240 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto Fire 1.2. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto Fire 1.2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Punto Fire 1.2 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto .
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 Fire 1.2 (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto . (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto Fire 1.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto .
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Fiat Punto Fire 1.2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Punto | Punto |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1240 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 47 L |
