1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2007 Renault Kangoo 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Kangoo (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 895 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.
Because 2007 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Kangoo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Renault Kangoo (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Kangoo 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 Kangoo | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 500 | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 50 L |
