2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 595 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 Volkswagen Passat (286 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Punto | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
