1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 38 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 70 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, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 600 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 105 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
