2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2009 Volvo S60
To start off, 2009 Volvo S60 is newer by 5 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S60 (258 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto.
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, 2009 Volvo S60 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Punto | 2009 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Punto | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |
