1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, 1966 Abarth 595 is newer by 9 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 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 595 (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 600 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Abarth 595 (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth 595 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 595 | 600 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
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 | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3550 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 |