2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (296 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 190 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 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 (580 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Punto | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Punto | 307 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |