2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Punto (68 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Punto weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Atos. 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 Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Punto | 2005 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Punto | Atos |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
