1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 140 kg more than 1957 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, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Cabriolet | 600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |
