1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 1984 Renault R5 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,527 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault R5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault R5 (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault R5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 600 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Renault R5.
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, 1984 Renault R5 (76 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm). This means 1984 Renault R5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 1984 Renault R5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 600 | R5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
