2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Punto and 2008 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (128 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 428 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 Volkswagen Bora (310 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (145 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Punto | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1373 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
