2007 Fiat Punto vs. 1996 Fiat Marea
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Punto (94 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Fiat Punto.
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 Punto (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Punto | 1996 Fiat Marea | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Punto | Marea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 64.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 63 L |
