2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio 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 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 98 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.
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 (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (126 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2007 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Punto | Rio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
