1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1985 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1985 Venturi Coupe is newer by 29 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 505 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, 1985 Venturi Coupe (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 1985 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Fiat | Venturi |
| Model | 600 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
