1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1961 Abarth 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 600 (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600.
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, 1956 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
