2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Punto (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 110 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 (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Punto | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Punto | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |