2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Punto and 2008 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (84 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 302 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.
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 Honda CR-V (219 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (195 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto. 2008 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 58 L |
