1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Triumph Renown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Triumph Renown should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Renown weights approximately 450 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Triumph Renown (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 600 | Renown |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
