2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 1975 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Grande Punto | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |