2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2012 Opel Combo
To start off, 2012 Opel Combo is newer by 9 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Combo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Combo (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Combo 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, 2012 Opel Combo (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Combo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2012 Opel Combo | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Punto | Combo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |
