1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1968 Renault 6
To start off, 1968 Renault 6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Renault 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Renault 6. (47 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Renault 6 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Because 1959 Abarth 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Renault 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 6. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 6.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1968 Renault 6 | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 850 | 6 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |