2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto and 2008 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,241 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 64 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Grande Punto | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |