1983 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1983 Talbot Horizon
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Ritmo and 1983 Talbot Horizon were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Talbot Horizon (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot Horizon should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. 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, 1983 Talbot Horizon (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Talbot Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Ritmo | 1983 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | Ritmo | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
