1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1990 Renault Clio
To start off, both 1990 Fiat Tempra and 1990 Renault Clio were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1990 Renault Clio. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 228 kg more than 1990 Renault Clio. 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 (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Clio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1990 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Tempra | Clio |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
