1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1964 Fiat 850
To start off, 1964 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. Both 1961 Fiat 600 and 1964 Fiat 850 are equipped with a 767 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat 850 (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 600 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850.
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, 1964 Fiat 850 (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 600 | 1964 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 850 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 30 L |