1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1995 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1995 Opel Calibra is newer by 39 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Calibra weights approximately 440 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, 1995 Opel Calibra (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 1995 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
