1956 Fiat 600 vs. 2006 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2006 TVR Tamora 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 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tamora (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 TVR Tamora weights approximately 425 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, 2006 TVR Tamora (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 2006 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 600 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
