2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Hyundai Getz
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Punto and 2008 Hyundai Getz were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,341 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Getz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Getz (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Getz should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 16 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 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Punto | Getz |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
