1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 1970 Renault 10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Renault 10 (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Renault 10 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1958 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, 1970 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 500 | 1970 Renault 10 | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 500 | 10 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |