2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 590 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Fiat | Xedos |
| Model | Punto | 9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
