1957 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, both 1957 Austin-Healey 100 and 1957 Fiat 600 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 (143 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey 100 | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | 100 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
