1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750.
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, 1960 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 750 | 600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |