2007 Renault Scenic vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Scenic would be higher. At 1,459 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Renault Scenic. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Scenic weights approximately 343 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Scenic (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Scenic | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Renault | Fiat |
| Model | Scenic | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
