2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2004 GMC Sonoma
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Punto and 2004 GMC Sonoma were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 GMC Sonoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Sonoma (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sonoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Sonoma weights approximately 505 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 2004 GMC Sonoma 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, 2004 GMC Sonoma 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 GMC Sonoma (190 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (145 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Sonoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Punto | 2004 GMC Sonoma | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Punto | Sonoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |
