1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1963 Fiat 1600
To start off, both 1963 Fiat 500 and 1963 Fiat 1600 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1600 (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1600 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. 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, 1963 Fiat 1600 (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1963 Fiat 1600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
