1990 Fiat Uno vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 806 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (108 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Uno | Touran |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1636 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
