2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 390 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Punto | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
