2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Punto and 2007 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 481 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.
Because 2007 Skoda Octavia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia will offer significantly more control. 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 Skoda Octavia (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto. 2007 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Fiat Punto | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | Punto | Octavia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |