2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 24 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, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Grande Punto | 25 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 64 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
