2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Punto and 2008 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Punto (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Punto weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. 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 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500. 2008 Fiat 500 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. 2008 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Punto | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 35 L |
