1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1968 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, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 600 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
