2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto and 2008 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 425 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Because 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 2008 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Grande 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Punto | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
