1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1969 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1969 Triumph GT6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 30 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Triumph GT6 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 1969 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 600 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
