1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1963 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 4 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Fulvia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 220 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, 1963 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1963 Lancia Fulvia (116 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1963 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 600 | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
