2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 125 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 Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Punto | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
