1955 Fiat 600 vs. 2011 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2011 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 56 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 775 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, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 2011 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Fiat | Ascari |
Model | 600 | KZ1 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 100 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2636 mm |