2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto. 2009 Land Rover LR2 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. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Punto | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
