1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1962 Renault Caravelle
To start off, 1962 Renault Caravelle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1962 Renault Caravelle. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1962 Renault Caravelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1961 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Caravelle. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1962 Renault Caravelle | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1300 | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
