2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Punto and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (98 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 122 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 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (134 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Punto | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Punto | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |