2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 140 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 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Punto | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
