1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1959 Fiat 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A 35 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 35 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin A 35 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 35 | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 35 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 38 L |
