1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 835 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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Camaro | 600 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2010 mm |