2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (230 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto.

Because 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (394 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Punto 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Fiat Jeep
Model Punto Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 4703 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 394 Nm
Engine Bore Size 70.8 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 87 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 78 L