2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Megane (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Megane weights approximately 315 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 Renault Megane (186 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Renault Megane | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Punto | Megane |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80.5 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |