1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1972 Fiat 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 600 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |