1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1959 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 43 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600.
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, 1959 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 1959 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 57 L |