1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 234 kg more than 1959 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | GT | 600 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
