2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,360 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (118 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2012 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Camry | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
