1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 19 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1240 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, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 De Tomaso Deauville | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
| Model | Deauville | 600 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
