1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1969 Fiat 600 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 600 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100.
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, 1955 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
