1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1960 Fiat 600
To start off, 1964 Fiat Berline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Berline weights approximately 520 kg more than 1960 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, 1964 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 1960 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Berline | 600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |
