2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 2007 Lexus GS

To start off, both 2007 Abarth Grande Punto and 2007 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (246 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS. 2007 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2007 Abarth Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Abarth Grande Punto 2007 Lexus GS
Make Abarth Lexus
Model Grande Punto GS
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 150 HP 246 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors