1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 25 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 186 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 600 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |
