2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Punto and 2007 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 84 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 Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Punto | 2007 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Punto | Rio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
