1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Uno (71 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Uno weights approximately 65 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (131 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Uno | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2400 mm |
