2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2004 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2004 Fiat Punto and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 592 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Punto.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Fiat Punto 2004 Porsche 911
Make Fiat Porsche
Model Punto 911
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1241 cc 3588 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 415 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 563 Nm
Engine Bore Size 70.8 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 76 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 945 kg 1537 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 64 L


 

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