1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1988 Lada 2105
To start off, 1988 Lada 2105 is newer by 19 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada 2105 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada 2105 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada 2105 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2105 weights approximately 170 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, 1988 Lada 2105 (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Lada 2105 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 1988 Lada 2105 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | 600 | 2105 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
