FSO Polonez Caro (1991 – 2002) vs Fiat Tempra (1990 – 1998): specs compared
The Fiat Tempra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 113 hp against 103 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.1 s against 12.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 159 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,075 kg against 1,111 kg.
| Specification |
FSO
Polonez Caro
1991 – 2002
|
Fiat
Tempra
1990 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Poland | Italy |
| Documented years | 1991 – 2002 | 1990 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 103 hp | 65 – 113 hp |
| Torque | 114 – 129 Nm | 106 – 186 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.8 – 19.7 s | 10.1 – 21.1 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 159 km/h | 161 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.5 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,354 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,111 – 1,116 kg | 1,075 – 1,210 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.