2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Punto and 2006 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2006 Smart ForTwo 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 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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 (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | Punto | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 33 L |
