1.6 E.torQ vs FIRE 1.2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.2 BUY 78/100
+12 points over 1.6 E.torQ
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.6 E.torQ Fiat
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.2 Fiat

Specifications

1.6 E.torQ
FIRE 1.2
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
66
78
Years
2016--2020
1993--2018
Displacement
1598 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
110 hp
65--69 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€300--€1,000
€300--€700

Character

1.6 E.torQ

"Tipo (Brazil-sourced). Not the strongest Fiat engine. Oil consumption. Head gasket concerns at high mileage. Limited specialist knowledge in Europe vs Brazil. Avoid if alternatives exist."

FIRE 1.2

"Ancient but nearly unkillable. Punto/Panda/500 base engine. Simple, slow, cheap to fix. 200k+ km easy."

Issues Comparison

1.6 E.torQ 1

▲ HIGH
Oil consumption / head gasket €300--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

FIRE 1.2 3

▲ HIGH
Timing belt — mandatory replacement €200--€400 60,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Water pump (replace with belt) €50--€150 60,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Thermostat failure €50--€150 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

1.6 E.torQ 1

500X 334 2015--2018

FIRE 1.2 4

500 1.2 8V 312 2007--2024 Hatchback 500C 1.2 8V 312 2009--2024 Convertible Panda 1.2 8V 312 2003--2024 Hatchback Punto 1.2 8V 199 2005--2018 Hatchback
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