1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1977 Lada 1200
To start off, 1977 Lada 1200 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lada 1200 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1977 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1977 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | 600 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 39 L |
