2005 Fiat Multipla vs. 2005 Holden Barina
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Multipla and 2005 Holden Barina were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Multipla (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Holden Barina. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Multipla should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 488 kg more than 2005 Holden Barina. 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, 2005 Fiat Multipla (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Barina. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Multipla | 2005 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Multipla | Barina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
