1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1990 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1990 Fiat Uno and 1990 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volkswagen Golf (54 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 79 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, 1990 Volkswagen Golf (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (79 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Uno | 1990 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Uno | Golf |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |