1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 16 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Hyundai Stellar should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 204 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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | 600 | Stellar |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
