1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1960 Fiat 600
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 1600 and 1960 Fiat 600 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1600 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1960 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1960 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 1600 | 600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |