2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Pod. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Pod would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Pod is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 226 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Punto | Pod |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
