1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 14 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 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 80 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, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Valiant | 600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2010 mm |
