1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,927 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 125 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
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 Vauxhall Belmont (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (121 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Tipo | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1927 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
