2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Punto and 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 411 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 Volkswagen Rabbit (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Punto | 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Punto | Rabbit |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 92.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |