2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2003 Fiat Punto
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (83 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1182 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (196 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2003 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Express | Punto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 49 L |
