1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1980 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 1981 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Subaru Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Coupe. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 22 kg more than 1980 Subaru Coupe. 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, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Coupe. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Coupe. 1980 Subaru Coupe has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat Ritmo has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat Ritmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Subaru Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1980 Subaru Coupe | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Ritmo | Coupe |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |