2004 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2004 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac DeVille and 2004 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac DeVille (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (84 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 686 kg more than 2004 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Cadillac DeVille (407 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (195 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac DeVille | 2004 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | DeVille | Punto |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |
