2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Suzuki Lapin
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Suzuki Lapin were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (83 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Lapin. (62 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Lapin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Punto weights approximately 224 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Lapin. 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 (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Lapin. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Lapin.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Suzuki Lapin | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Punto | Lapin |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 30 L |
