2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Punto weights approximately 140 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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 (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Punto | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Punto | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 42 L |