2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2004 Fiat Punto is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 200 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.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2004 Fiat Punto (145 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (143 Nm). This means 2004 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Punto | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Punto | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
