1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, 1966 Fiat 850 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 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 850 (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 600 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850.
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 Fiat 850 (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 850 | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 600 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |