1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 1999 Toyota Solara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 580 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.
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, 1999 Toyota Solara (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Solara |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
