1996 Fiat Brava vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1996 Fiat Brava is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Brava (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1996 Fiat Brava.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Fiat Brava (147 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Brava | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Brava | 25 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
