2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Prius weights approximately 284 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto.
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 (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Prius. 2003 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Prius |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
