2007 Fiat Idea vs. 2007 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Idea and 2007 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Idea (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Idea should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Idea weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Fiat Idea (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Idea | 2007 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Idea | Punto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 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 | 1150 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 47 L |
