2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2002 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S-MX weights approximately 335 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.
Because 2002 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2002 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
