1967 Fiat 600 vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, 1968 Porsche 906 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 600 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1968 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 600 | 1968 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 600 | 906 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |