2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2008 Fiat Punto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Punto weights approximately 22 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz.
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 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto. 2007 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Punto | 2007 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Punto | Jazz |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1013 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |