2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Fiat Punto 1.3 Diesel

To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Fiat Punto 1.3 Diesel were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Punto 1.3 Diesel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto 1.3 Diesel (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto . (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto 1.3 Diesel should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Punto 1.3 Diesel weights approximately 105 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, 2003 Fiat Punto 1.3 Diesel (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto . (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto 1.3 Diesel 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 1.3 Diesel
Make Fiat Fiat
Model Punto Punto
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1240 cc 1251 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 98 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70.8 mm 69.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.3 seconds 13.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 860 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 3810 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.5 L/100km 4.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 49 L


 

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