2008 Fiat Punto vs. 1990 Innocenti 990
To start off, 2008 Fiat Punto is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Punto (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1990 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Punto weights approximately 270 kg more than 1990 Innocenti 990. 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, 2008 Fiat Punto (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 1990 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Fiat | Innocenti |
| Model | Punto | 990 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2050 mm |
