2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Megane (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 664 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 Renault Megane (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
