2000 Toyota Picnic vs. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (118 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Fiat Grande 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, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Picnic | 2011 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Picnic | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
