2006 Fiat Punto vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2006 Fiat Punto is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Punto (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 963 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fiat Punto (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Punto | Fusca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
