1985 Renault 25 vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 212 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Renault | Fiat |
| Model | 25 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
