1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 600 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 28 L |