2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (51 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1345 kg more than 2005 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (149 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 96 L |
