2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 407 (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (83 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 545 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 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto. 2003 Peugeot 407 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 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Punto | 407 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |