2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Punto (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 305 kg more than 2007 Fiat 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, 2005 Toyota Prius (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto. 2005 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Punto | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Punto | Prius |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |