2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Punto and 2006 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Clio weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Clio (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto. 2006 Renault Clio has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | Clio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
