2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Venture weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Fiat Grande Punto (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Punto | Venture |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
