1961 Fiat 500 vs. 1990 Renault Espace
To start off, 1990 Renault Espace is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Espace (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Espace weights approximately 660 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 1990 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 500 | Espace |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2590 mm |
