2004 Fiat Punto vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 2004 Fiat Punto is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,419 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (98 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 5 weights approximately 51 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Punto | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | 5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
