1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1944 Packard 12
To start off, 1961 Fiat 600 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1944 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Packard 12 (173 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Packard 12 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Packard 12 weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1944 Packard 12 | |
| Make | Fiat | Packard |
| Model | 600 | 12 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 7756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3440 mm |
