1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1970 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, 2007 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 500 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2580 mm |
