1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, both 1957 Fiat 1100 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 100 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 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1100 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
