2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2000 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Premacy (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 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, 2000 Mazda Premacy (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2000 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Punto | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
