1961 Fiat 600 vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 42 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. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 825 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 600 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
