2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 2007 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2007 Abarth Grande Punto and 2007 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus SC (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus SC 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 Lexus SC (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. 2007 Lexus SC 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 SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 2007 Lexus SC | |
Make | Abarth | Lexus |
Model | Grande Punto | SC |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |