Renault 9 (1986 – 1988) vs Fiat Regata Weekend (1986 – 1989): specs compared
The Renault 9 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 94 hp against 82 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.7 s against 11.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 177 km/h against 170 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 804 kg against 925 kg. At 4,270 mm, the Fiat Regata Weekend is 211 mm longer than the Renault 9.
| Specification |
Renault
9
1986 – 1988
|
Fiat
Regata Weekend
1986 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1988 | 1986 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 94 hp | 60 – 82 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 135 Nm | 100 – 124 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 – 16.0 s | 11.0 – 18.9 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 177 km/h | 150 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 7.3 L/100 km | 6.1 – 7.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,059 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,631 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,461 mm |
| Curb weight | 804 – 879 kg | 925 – 1,025 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

