1967 Fiat 600 vs. 1976 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 9 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 895 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen Polo (39 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 600 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 1967 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen Polo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Volkswagen Polo (57 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 600 | 1976 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 600 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 35 L |
