1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 600 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
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 Fairthorpe Rockette (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | Rockette | 600 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
