1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1956 Fiat 600
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 523 kg more than 1956 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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1956 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 328 GTS | 600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 38 L |
