Fiat Ritmo (1978 – 1982) vs Renault 9 (1981 – 1986): specs compared
The Renault 9 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 82 hp against 76 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.0 s against 15.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 159 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 820 kg against 840 kg. At 4,064 mm, the Renault 9 is 124 mm longer than the Fiat Ritmo. The Fiat Ritmo dates from 1978 – 1982, the Renault 9 from 1981 – 1986.
| Specification |
Fiat
Ritmo
1978 – 1982
|
Renault
9
1981 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | France |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1982 | 1981 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 61 – 76 hp | 48 – 82 hp |
| Torque | 81 – 118 Nm | 80 – 136 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.3 – 17.1 s | 12.0 – 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 159 km/h | 138 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 9.0 L/100 km | 0.0 – 7.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,940 mm | 4,064 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,449 mm | 2,477 mm |
| Curb weight | 840 – 850 kg | 820 – 915 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.