2000 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 2000 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 25 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Fiat Barchetta.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 25 (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Barchetta | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Barchetta | 25 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
