2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 206 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2012 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Avanza | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
