1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 920 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.
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 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 600 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |
