2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (83 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 346 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Fiat Punto (196 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (183 Nm). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Punto | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 62 L |
