1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 43 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1015 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |
