1972 Chrysler Charger vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1972 Chrysler Charger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 690 kg more than 1959 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, 1972 Chrysler Charger (459 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler Charger | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Charger | 600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5561 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2010 mm |
