2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar X-Type (126 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 610 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 Jaguar X-Type (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | Punto | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 61 L |
