2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto and 2008 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 160 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 2008 Toyota Tundra 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 2008 Toyota Tundra 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. 2008 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Punto | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 4190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
