Renault 16 (1965 – 1980) vs Fiat 124 Coupe (1967 – 1969): specs compared
Both offer around 90 hp at most. The Renault 16 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.5 s against 13.5 s. The Fiat 124 Coupe has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 166 km/h. The Renault 16 uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. The Fiat 124 Coupe is the lighter car, from 960 kg against 1,010 kg. At 4,229 mm, the Renault 16 is 114 mm longer than the Fiat 124 Coupe. The Renault 16 dates from 1965 – 1980, the Fiat 124 Coupe from 1967 – 1969.
| Specification |
Renault
16
1965 – 1980
|
Fiat
124 Coupe
1967 – 1969
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1965 – 1980 | 1967 – 1969 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 66 – 90 hp | 90 hp |
| Torque | 111 – 129 Nm | 108 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.5 – 15.6 s | 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 166 km/h | 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 9.6 L/100 km | 10.2 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,115 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,339 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm | 2,421 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,010 – 1,090 kg | 960 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.