2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 3 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 330 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 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2008 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 83 L |
