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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Megane (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (70 HP @ 4000 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 240 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 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Renault Megane | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Punto | Megane |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |