1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1952 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1957 Fiat 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 1900 (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 1900 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 425 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, 1952 Fiat 1900 (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 600 | 1952 Fiat 1900 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 35 L |