1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1800 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1954 Abarth Renault.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Abarth Renault | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Renault | 1800 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 37 L |