1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1971 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1971 Ginetta G21 is newer by 12 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ginetta G21 (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1971 Ginetta G21.
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, 1971 Ginetta G21 (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1971 Ginetta G21 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ginetta |
| Model | 600 | G21 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
