1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 21 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 420 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, 1976 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 131 | 600 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 56 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |