1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1956 Fiat 600
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 34 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1660 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1956 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Turbo | 600 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2010 mm |
