1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado

To start off, both 1989 Fiat Uno and 1989 Volkswagen Corrado were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 245 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.

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 Volkswagen Corrado (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Fiat Uno 1989 Volkswagen Corrado
Make Fiat Volkswagen
Model Uno Corrado
Year Released 1989 1989
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1372 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 72 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 107 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 845 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2480 mm


 

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