1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 460 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1200 | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |
