1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, both 1989 Fiat Uno and 1989 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault 21 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault 21 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Renault 21 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Fiat Uno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21 will offer significantly more control. 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 Renault 21 (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (100 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1989 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1989 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Uno | 21 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |
