2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 856 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 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Punto | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
