1985 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna and 1985 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. 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, 1985 Renault 25 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Arna | 25 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
