1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1959 Fiat 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 1000 | 600 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |