2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2004 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Punto and 2004 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,147 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda S2000 weights approximately 341 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 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 S2000 (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda S2000 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 S2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 2147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
