1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 22 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 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 105 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, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 600 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
