2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Punto and 2006 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Cerato (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 530 kg more than 2006 Kia Cerato.
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, 2006 Kia Cerato (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Punto | 2006 Kia Cerato | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Punto | Cerato |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 87 mm |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1253 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |