2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 350 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Punto | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
