2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento 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 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto. 2008 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Punto | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Punto | Sorento |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 3340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |