2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto. 2007 Honda Accord 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. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 65 L |
