2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (98 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 245 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Punto | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |