2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Mazda Roadster were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Roadster weights approximately 65 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 Mazda Roadster 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 Mazda Roadster. 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 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Punto | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 48 L |
