2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Jeep Commander

To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 5 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 2,987 cc, 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1445 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto.

Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto. 2008 Jeep Commander 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. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Fiat Punto 2008 Jeep Commander
Make Fiat Jeep
Model Punto Commander
Year Released 2003 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1251 cc 2987 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 71 HP 0 HP
Torque 180 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 69.6 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.1:1 18.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 2410 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 2270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.5 L/100km 9.3 L/100km


 

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