2008 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2008 Acura MDX and 2008 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura MDX weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX 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, 2008 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 2008 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | MDX | Punto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 47 L |
