1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Daihatsu Consorte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Daihatsu Consorte weights approximately 95 kg more than 1955 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.
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1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
Model | Consorte | 600 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 38 L |