1957 Fiat 600 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 52 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 375 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, 2009 Mini Cooper, 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | 600 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
