1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1962 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1962 Fiat 1100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 600 (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 275 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, 1962 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1962 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
