1985 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1985 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Ritmo and 1985 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 GMC Jimmy (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Jimmy (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Ritmo. (86 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Ritmo | 1985 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Ritmo | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 4298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
