1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1956 Fiat 1600
To start off, 1960 Abarth 700 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1600 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 700 | 1956 Fiat 1600 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 700 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |