2011 Toyota Matrix vs. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Matrix and 2011 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Matrix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Matrix (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Matrix should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto.
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, 2011 Toyota Matrix (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Matrix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. 2011 Toyota Matrix has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Matrix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Matrix | 2011 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Matrix | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4366 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1549 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
