1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1989 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, both 1989 Fiat Uno and 1989 Vauxhall Nova were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,114 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Fiat Uno (57 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1989 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1989 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Fiat Uno weights approximately 75 kg more than 1989 Vauxhall Nova. 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, 1989 Fiat Uno (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Vauxhall Nova. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1989 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Uno | Nova |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
