1990 Fiat Uno vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 17 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 311 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Uno | Golf |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1317 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
