2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
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 Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Yaris (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Yaris 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 119 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Punto | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
