2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Punto (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Fiat Punto.
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 (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 18.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
