1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1980 Renault Fuego is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (96 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault Fuego weights approximately 285 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego, 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, 1980 Renault Fuego (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600. 1980 Renault Fuego has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Renault Fuego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 600 | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 56 L |
