1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 5 would be higher. 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 308 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 5 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. 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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Tipo | 5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
