2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (164 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto.
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) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Grande Punto | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 250 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |