1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1973 Fiat 125
To start off, 1973 Fiat 125 is newer by 17 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 125 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, 1973 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 1973 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 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 | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
