1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1969 Fiat 600
To start off, 1969 Fiat 600 is newer by 13 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 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 600 weights approximately 245 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, 1956 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 600 | 1969 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 600 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |