2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (51 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 315 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 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (149 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Punto | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Punto | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 174 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |