1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1964 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1964 Fiat 1300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1956 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, 1964 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 1964 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 37 L |
