1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1957 Saab 93
To start off, both 1957 Fiat 600 and 1957 Saab 93 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 746 cc (3 cylinders), 1957 Saab 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Saab 93 (33 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Saab 93 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Saab 93 weights approximately 37 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.
Because 1957 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Saab 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Saab 93 (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Saab 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 1957 Saab 93 | |
| Make | Fiat | Saab |
| Model | 600 | 93 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
