1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fiat 1800 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1800 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
