1987 Fiat Regata vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, both 1987 Fiat Regata and 1987 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,419 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1987 Fiat Regata. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 5 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1987 Fiat Regata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat Regata | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Regata | 5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
