1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1969 Riley Kestrel
To start off, both 1969 Fiat 600 and 1969 Riley Kestrel were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Riley Kestrel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Riley Kestrel (64 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Riley Kestrel should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley Kestrel weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Riley Kestrel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Riley Kestrel (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Riley Kestrel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 1969 Riley Kestrel | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | 600 | Kestrel |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 25 L |
