2005 Fiat Idea vs. 2005 Lada 112
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Idea and 2005 Lada 112 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Idea (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Lada 112. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Idea should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada 112. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Idea weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Lada 112. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Fiat Idea (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada 112. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Idea | 2005 Lada 112 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Idea | 112 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 43 L |
