2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 73 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga.
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, 2012 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Punto | Venga |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 14 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 | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 48 L |
