Fiat 850 Coupe (1965 – 1968) vs Renault 8 (1962 – 1971): specs compared
The Fiat 850 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 48 hp against 43 hp. It is the lighter car, from 690 kg against 726 kg. At 3,990 mm, the Renault 8 is 383 mm longer than the Fiat 850 Coupe. The Fiat 850 Coupe dates from 1965 – 1968, the Renault 8 from 1962 – 1971.
| Specification |
Fiat
850 Coupe
1965 – 1968
|
Renault
8
1962 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | France |
| Documented years | 1965 – 1968 | 1962 – 1971 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 48 hp | 42 – 43 hp |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 75 – 77 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | 135 km/h | 135 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,607 mm | 3,990 mm |
| Width | 1,501 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,027 mm | 2,271 mm |
| Curb weight | 690 kg | 726 – 800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.