1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1986 Renault 18
To start off, 1986 Renault 18 is newer by 27 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault 18 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 18 weights approximately 385 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, 1986 Renault 18, 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, 1986 Renault 18 (163 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1986 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 600 | 18 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
