2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Punto and 2007 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 270 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 Renault Clio (195 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Punto | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |
