1956 Fiat 600 vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 50 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 625 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.
Because 1956 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
