Fiat Ritmo (1978 – 1982) vs Renault 14 (1976 – 1983): specs compared
The Fiat Ritmo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 76 hp against 70 hp. The Renault 14 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.0 s against 15.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. At 4,026 mm, the Renault 14 is 86 mm longer than the Fiat Ritmo. The Fiat Ritmo dates from 1978 – 1982, the Renault 14 from 1976 – 1983.
| Specification |
Fiat
Ritmo
1978 – 1982
|
Renault
14
1976 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | France |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1982 | 1976 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 61 – 76 hp | 60 – 70 hp |
| Torque | 81 – 118 Nm | 102 – 104 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.3 – 17.1 s | 13.0 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 159 km/h | 148 – 156 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 9.0 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,940 mm | 4,026 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,623 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,449 mm | 2,530 mm |
| Curb weight | 840 – 850 kg | 836 – 850 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.