1991 Fiat Tipo vs. 1991 Renault 21
To start off, both 1991 Fiat Tipo and 1991 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Fiat Tipo (145 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1991 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 160 kg more than 1991 Renault 21. 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, 1991 Fiat Tipo (173 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1991 Fiat Tipo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Fiat Tipo | 1991 Renault 21 | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Tipo | 21 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |