1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Renault Laguna is newer by 47 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 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600.
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, 2006 Renault Laguna, 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, 2006 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 600 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
