Renault 20 (1975 – 1984) vs Fiat 132 (1972 – 1981): specs compared
Both offer around 116 hp at most. The Fiat 132 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 11.6 s. The Renault 20 has the higher top speed: 179 km/h against 175 km/h. The Fiat 132 uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,070 kg against 1,175 kg. At 4,521 mm, the Renault 20 is 96 mm longer than the Fiat 132. The Renault 20 dates from 1975 – 1984, the Fiat 132 from 1972 – 1981.
| Specification |
Renault
20
1975 – 1984
|
Fiat
132
1972 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1984 | 1972 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 116 hp | 60 – 115 hp |
| Torque | 124 – 180 Nm | 113 – 166 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 – 20.6 s | 10.3 – 26.5 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 179 km/h | 135 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 10.0 L/100 km | 7.6 – 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,376 – 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,641 – 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,425 – 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,558 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,175 – 1,250 kg | 1,070 – 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.