2004 Fiat Punto vs. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 2004 Fiat Punto is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Punto weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 Vauxhall Belmont.
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 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Punto | 1989 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Punto | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
