2000 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Punto (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto.
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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (215 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
