2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Punto weights approximately 126 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Punto | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Punto | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |