2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2010 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2010 Fiat Strada is newer by 7 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Strada (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster 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 2010 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2010 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Punto | Strada |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 58 L |
