2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 649 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.
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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto. 2009 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Punto | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Punto | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |