2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 6 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 115 kg more 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, 2003 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Punto | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
