1956 Austin A 35 vs. 1968 Fiat 600
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 946 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 35 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 35 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 81 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35.
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 Austin A 35 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 35 | 1968 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 35 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 38 L |
