1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1965 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1965 Triumph 2000 is newer by 9 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph 2000 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 420 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Triumph 2000 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 1965 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 600 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
