1983 Fiat Uno vs. 1983 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Uno and 1983 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volkswagen Golf (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Uno. (57 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 75 kg more than 1983 Fiat Uno. 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 Volkswagen Golf (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Uno. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Fiat Uno | 1983 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Uno | Golf |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |