2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 378 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, 2009 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Punto | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Punto | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |