2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1956 Fiat 600
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 53 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 799 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1956 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Tahoe | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 38 L |
