2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 20 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, 1985 Renault 25 (63 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Panda | 25 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |
