2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 85 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (195 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Punto | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
