2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Fiat Punto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1345 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 141 L |
