1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 1 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 600 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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 Austin-Healey Sprite (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | Sprite | 600 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
