1985 Fiat Regata vs. 1985 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Regata and 1985 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Regata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volkswagen Passat (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Regata. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 65 kg more than 1985 Fiat Regata. 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 Volkswagen Passat (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Regata. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Regata | 1985 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Regata | Passat |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
