1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1994 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 1994 Hyundai Accent is newer by 35 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Hyundai Accent (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 185 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, 1994 Hyundai Accent, 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, 1994 Hyundai Accent (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 1994 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
Model | 600 | Accent |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |