2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Skoda Octavia (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 490 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 Skoda Octavia (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Punto | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
