1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1990 Holden Barina
To start off, both 1990 Fiat Tempra and 1990 Holden Barina were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,928 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (91 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 490 kg more than 1990 Holden Barina. 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, 1990 Fiat Tempra (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1990 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Tempra | Barina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1928 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2250 mm |
