1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, 1996 Renault Fifties is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,149 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Fifties is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Fifties (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Fifties should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Fifties weights approximately 202 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Renault Fifties (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Fifties will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 600 | Fifties |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
