2006 Fiat Punto vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Fiat Punto is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 45 kg more than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1986 Toyota Corolla (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |
