2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Punto and 2005 Volkswagen Touran 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 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 99 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 423 kg more 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 Fiat Punto (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Punto | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
