1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
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, both vehicles can yield 140 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1990 Fiat Tempra | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Tempra | Citi |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |