1983 Fiat 127 vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1983 Fiat 127 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 9 (54 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 9 should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 9 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1983 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, 1981 Renault 9 (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 127. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 127 | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 127 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2490 mm |
