1990 Fiat Uno vs. 2006 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda FR-V is newer by 16 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda FR-V weights approximately 756 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, 2006 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (108 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 2006 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Uno | FR-V |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |
