2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto is newer by 21 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (123 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Grande Punto | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |