2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept 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 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (84 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept weights approximately 115 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (195 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Punto | Bionic Car Concept |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 62 L |
