2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Punto and 2008 Proton Gen-2 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 Proton Gen-2 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Proton Gen-2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Punto (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Proton |
| Model | Punto | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
