1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 663 kg more than 1957 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 (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
