1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 31 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 770 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
