1973 Fiat 127 vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, 1996 Renault 19 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault 19 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault 19 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1973 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Renault 19 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 127 | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 127 | 19 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
