1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1960 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1960 ZAZ Jalta 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 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 ZAZ Jalta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 ZAZ Jalta (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 ZAZ Jalta should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1960 ZAZ Jalta.
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 ZAZ Jalta (44 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 ZAZ Jalta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1960 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | Fiat | ZAZ |
| Model | 600 | Jalta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
