1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1995 Renault Safrane is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 860 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane, 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, 1995 Renault Safrane (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 500 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2770 mm |
