1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1992 Renault 19
To start off, 1992 Renault 19 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Tipo would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault 19 (79 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 5 kg more than 1992 Renault 19.
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, 1992 Renault 19 (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1992 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Tipo | 19 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
