Renault 12 (1970 – 1974) vs Fiat 125 (1970 – 1972): specs compared
The Renault 12 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 113 hp against 100 hp. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 171 km/h. The Fiat 125 uses less fuel, from 10.3 L/100 km against 12.9 L/100 km. The Renault 12 is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,055 kg. At 4,300 mm, the Renault 12 is 76 mm longer than the Fiat 125.
| Specification |
Renault
12
1970 – 1974
|
Fiat
125
1970 – 1972
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1974 | 1970 – 1972 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 113 hp | 100 hp |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 130 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 11.8 – 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 166 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.9 L/100 km | 10.3 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,300 mm | 4,224 mm |
| Width | 1,613 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm | 2,507 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 kg | 1,055 – 1,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.