1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 1996 Renault Fifties

To start off, both 1996 Fiat Coupe and 1996 Renault Fifties were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1996 Renault Fifties. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Fifties. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 500 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Renault Fifties 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 1996 Renault Fifties. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe, 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, 1996 Fiat Coupe (302 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Fiat Coupe 1996 Renault Fifties
Make Fiat Renault
Model Coupe Fifties
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1995 cc 1149 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 193 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 302 Nm 93 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1290 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 3610 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 60 L