1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1996 Fiat Coupe is newer by 37 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 540 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.
Because 1959 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Fiat Coupe (302 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Coupe | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Coupe | 600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| 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 | 193 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
