2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1225 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Grande Punto | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 96 L |