1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1988 Renault 21
To start off, both 1988 Fiat Tipo and 1988 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,927 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (91 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 155 kg more than 1988 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Fiat Tipo (190 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 Fiat Tipo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1988 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Tipo | 21 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1927 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
