2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (51 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Panda weights approximately 75 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 2005 Fiat Panda 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, 2005 Fiat Panda 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, 2005 Fiat Punto (149 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2005 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Punto | Panda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1240 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 20 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 30 L |
