1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1992 Renault 4
To start off, 1992 Renault 4 is newer by 33 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1992 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault 4 weights approximately 125 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, 1992 Renault 4, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1992 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 850 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
