2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Rover Streetwise
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 Rover Streetwise were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover Streetwise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover Streetwise (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover Streetwise should accelerate faster 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 Rover Streetwise (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover Streetwise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2005 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Punto | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
