1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 135 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. 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, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (108 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Uno will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Uno | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
