Fiat Ritmo (1978 – 1982) vs FSO Polonez (1978 – 1985): specs compared
Both offer around 76 hp at most. The FSO Polonez is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.4 s against 15.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 174 km/h against 159 km/h. The Fiat Ritmo uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 840 kg against 1,090 kg. At 4,272 mm, the FSO Polonez is 332 mm longer than the Fiat Ritmo.
| Specification |
Fiat
Ritmo
1978 – 1982
|
FSO
Polonez
1978 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Poland |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1982 | 1978 – 1985 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 61 – 76 hp | 74 hp |
| Torque | 81 – 118 Nm | 92 – 157 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.3 – 17.1 s | 11.4 – 19.7 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 159 km/h | 145 – 174 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 9.0 L/100 km | 9.2 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,940 mm | 4,270 – 4,272 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,449 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 840 – 850 kg | 1,090 – 1,121 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.