1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1962 Renault Caravelle
To start off, 1962 Renault Caravelle is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Renault Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Renault Caravelle (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Renault Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Renault Caravelle weights approximately 292 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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, 1962 Renault Caravelle (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Renault Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 1962 Renault Caravelle | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 500 | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
