2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera

To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 10 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 955 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 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Fiat Punto 2013 Porsche Panamera
Make Fiat Porsche
Model Punto Panamera
Year Released 2003 2013
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1251 cc 4800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line single
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 71 HP 424 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 521 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 69.6 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 83 mm
Top Speed 164 km/hour 288 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.7 seconds 4.5 seconds
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Single Speed
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 1920 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4970 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 2114 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1408 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption 3.9 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 5.6 L/100km 12.9 L/100km


 

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