2007 Fiat Punto vs. 1966 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Punto (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corona weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Because 1966 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Punto | 1966 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
