2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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 Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Element |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
