1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 600 (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 600 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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 600 (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 22 L |
