2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Punto and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 440 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Punto | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Punto | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |