1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (86 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |
