1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1968 Fiat 600
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 460 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1968 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Campagnola | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
