2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Toyota Ractis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Ractis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Toyota Ractis (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Ractis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Punto. 2006 Toyota Ractis has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Ractis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Punto | 2006 Toyota Ractis | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Punto | Ractis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1299 cc |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |