1959 DKW F 93 vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, both 1959 DKW F 93 and 1959 Fiat 600 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 896 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 DKW F 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 DKW F 93 (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 DKW F 93 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW F 93 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW F 93, 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, 1959 DKW F 93 (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 DKW F 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 DKW F 93 | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
Make | DKW | Fiat |
Model | F 93 | 600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |