1955 Fiat 600 vs. 2000 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 45 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 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 MCC ForTwo (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 MCC ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 600 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
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, 2000 MCC ForTwo (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 MCC ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 2000 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | MCC |
| Model | 600 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
