1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1960 MG Magnett
To start off, 1960 MG Magnett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG Magnett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 MG Magnett (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 MG Magnett should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG Magnett weights approximately 390 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.
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, 1960 MG Magnett (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 MG Magnett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1960 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 600 | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
