2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2004 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Swift 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 1,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Punto weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Swift. 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 (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2004 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Punto | Swift |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
