2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saab 05-Sep (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 615 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 Saab 05-Sep (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Fiat | Saab |
Model | Punto | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |