1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1969 Fiat 600
To start off, 1969 Fiat 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 600 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1969 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | GTA | 600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
