2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 450 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Punto | Publica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
