1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1967 Fiat 600
To start off, 1967 Fiat 600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 600 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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, 1961 Abarth 700 (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1967 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 700 | 600 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 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 | 570 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |