1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Uno (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Renault Fuego. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Fuego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault Fuego weights approximately 184 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno.
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 Uno (108 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Fuego. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Uno | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
