1981 Fiat Strada vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, 1988 Renault 25 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Strada would be higher. Both 1981 Fiat Strada and 1988 Renault 25 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Strada (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Renault 25. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 25 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1981 Fiat Strada.
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 Strada (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 25. (164 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Strada | 1988 Renault 25 | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Strada | 25 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |