2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 690 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 2012 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Punto | Rio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4046 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 43 L |
