1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 5 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 1500 (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 105 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, 1973 Triumph 1500 (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 600 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
