1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Renault 6
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 500 and 1968 Renault 6 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Renault 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Renault 6 (47 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Renault 6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Renault 6 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat 500 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 1968 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Renault 6, 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, 1968 Renault 6 (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Renault 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1968 Renault 6 | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 500 | 6 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 40 L |