1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2003 Renault Kangoo is newer by 44 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 1,564 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Kangoo (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 550 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 2003 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Kangoo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Renault Kangoo (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 600 | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
