2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (90 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Punto weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
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, 2006 Opel Corsa (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Punto | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Punto | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |