2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (84 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 63 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, 2005 Fiat Punto (195 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1213 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
