1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 305 kg more than 1960 Abarth 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, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |
