Renault 8 (1962 – 1971) vs Fiat 850 (1964 – 1971): specs compared
The Renault 8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 43 hp against 36 hp. It has the higher top speed: 135 km/h against 121 km/h. The Fiat 850 is the lighter car, from 686 kg against 726 kg. At 3,990 mm, the Renault 8 is 416 mm longer than the Fiat 850. The Renault 8 dates from 1962 – 1971, the Fiat 850 from 1964 – 1971.
| Specification |
Renault
8
1962 – 1971
|
Fiat
850
1964 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1962 – 1971 | 1964 – 1971 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 42 – 43 hp | 36 hp |
| Torque | 75 – 77 Nm | 54 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | 135 km/h | 121 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,990 mm | 3,574 mm |
| Width | 1,486 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,384 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,271 mm | 2,027 mm |
| Curb weight | 726 – 800 kg | 686 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.