2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 MCC Smart
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 MCC Smart were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Punto weights approximately 146 kg more than 2003 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 MCC Smart 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 MCC Smart. 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 (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Fiat | MCC |
| Model | Punto | Smart |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |
