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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (99 HP @ 4000 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. 2005 Fiat Punto weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
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 | 1994 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |