1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1961 Fiat 600
To start off, 1964 Abarth 595 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. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 595 (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 600 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595.
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, both vehicles can yield 45 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 595 | 1961 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 595 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |
