1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (63 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1100 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 38 L |
