1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird

To start off, 1970 Plymouth Superbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 837 kg more than 1969 Fiat 600.

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 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Fiat 600 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Make Fiat Plymouth
Model 600 Superbird
Year Released 1969 1970
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 767 cc 6982 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 23 HP 0 HP
Torque 45 Nm 665 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 830 kg 1667 kg
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1590 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2930 mm


 

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