FIRE 1.2 vs FIRE 1.4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 78/100
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.2 Fiat
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.4 Fiat

Specifications

FIRE 1.2
FIRE 1.4
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
78
Years
1993--2018
1985--2020
Displacement
1242 cc
1368 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
65--69 hp
77--95 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€350--€750

Character

FIRE 1.2

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

FIRE 1.4

"Punto/Panda/500 engine. Simple, ancient design. 200k+ km possible. Basic but reliable."

Issues Comparison

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

FIRE 1.4 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (same as 1.2 — mandatory) €250--€450 60,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil seal wear (age) €100--€300 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

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

FIRE 1.4 28

Ypsilon 846 2011--2020 Panda 319 2012--2020 500 312 2007--2020 Punto 176 1994--1999 Punto 176 1993--1999 Punto 176 1993--1999 Punto 176 1993--1999 Punto 176 1994--1999 Bravo 182 1995--2001 Bravo 182 1995--2001 Bravo 182 1995--2001 Stilo 192 2001--2007 Bravo 182 1995--2001 Bravo 182 1998--2001 Panda 169 2003--2012 Punto 188 1999--2006 Ypsilon 843 2003--2011 Panda 169 2003--2012 Punto 188 1999--2010 Panda 169 2003--2012 Ypsilon 843 2003--2011 Punto 188 2003--2010 Thesis 841 2002--2009 Thesis 841 2002--2009 Thesis 841 2003--2009 Stilo 192 2003--2007 Tipo 356 2016--present Doblo 263 2010--2022
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