Renault 5 (1972 – 1984) vs Fiat 132 (1972 – 1981): specs compared
The Fiat 132 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 115 hp against 110 hp. The Renault 5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 10.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 730 kg against 1,070 kg. At 4,425 mm, the Fiat 132 is 905 mm longer than the Renault 5.
| Specification |
Renault
5
1972 – 1984
|
Fiat
132
1972 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1984 | 1972 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 34 – 110 hp | 60 – 115 hp |
| Torque | 52 – 149 Nm | 113 – 166 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 26.0 s | 10.3 – 26.5 s |
| Top speed | 121 – 185 km/h | 135 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 8.2 L/100 km | 7.6 – 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,520 mm | 4,376 – 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,519 mm | 1,641 – 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,425 – 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,421 mm | 2,558 mm |
| Curb weight | 730 – 850 kg | 1,070 – 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.