2005 Fiat Punto vs. 1988 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Punto (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Fiat Punto (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 1988 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Punto | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1269 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
