2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2000 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2006 Fiat Punto is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Suzuki Samurai (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Samurai should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 9 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Samurai.
Because 2000 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2000 Suzuki Samurai (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Suzuki Samurai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 2000 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Punto | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
