1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1985 Fiat 126
To start off, 1985 Fiat 126 is newer by 25 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 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Fiat 126 (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Fiat 126 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 600 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1985 Fiat 126.
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 Fiat 600 (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 1985 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
