1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1979 Renault 18
To start off, 1979 Renault 18 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 18 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 18 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1969 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Fiat 600 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 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Renault 18, 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, 1979 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 1979 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 600 | 18 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
