1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 13 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volkswagen 1600 (53 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 260 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, 1969 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 1969 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 600 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
