2000 Fiat Punto vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Fiat Punto is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Punto (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 6 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Because 1958 Toyota Corona 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 1958 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Fiat Punto (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
