1973 Fiat 124 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1973 Fiat 124 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 124 (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 124 weights approximately 335 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 124 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 124 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
