2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 595 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Punto | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |
