Renault 8 (1962 – 1971) vs Fiat 850 Spider (1965 – 1968): specs compared
The Fiat 850 Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 48 hp against 43 hp. It has the higher top speed: 140 km/h against 135 km/h. At 3,990 mm, the Renault 8 is 208 mm longer than the Fiat 850 Spider. The Renault 8 dates from 1962 – 1971, the Fiat 850 Spider from 1965 – 1968.
| Specification |
Renault
8
1962 – 1971
|
Fiat
850 Spider
1965 – 1968
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1962 – 1971 | 1965 – 1968 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 42 – 43 hp | 48 hp |
| Torque | 75 – 77 Nm | 61 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 16.2 s |
| Top speed | 135 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,990 mm | 3,782 mm |
| Width | 1,486 mm | 1,501 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,219 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,271 mm | 2,027 mm |
| Curb weight | 726 – 800 kg | 735 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.