2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Punto and 2006 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 5 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 308 kg more than 2006 Mazda 5.
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 Fiat Punto (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Punto | 2006 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Punto | 5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |