2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2001 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Peugeot 206 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Punto weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Fiat Punto (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2001 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Punto | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
