1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1967 Fiat 850
To start off, 1967 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 41 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 850 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600.
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, 1967 Fiat 850 (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 600 | 1967 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 850 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |