2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 206 (174 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 135 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 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Punto | 206 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |