2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Saturn LW
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 Saturn LW were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn LW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn LW (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn LW should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn LW weights approximately 548 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 Saturn LW (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn LW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2005 Saturn LW | |
| Make | Fiat | Saturn |
| Model | Punto | LW |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 59 L |
