2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Maybach 57 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1245 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.
Because 2003 Maybach 57 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Maybach 57. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto. 2003 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Fiat | Maybach |
Model | Punto | 57 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2220 mm |