Italy vs Italy — 1936 vs 1955
| Topolino 500A Belvedere | 600 Multipla | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 16 hp | 22 hp |
| Torque | 21 lb-ft | 30 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 633 cc |
| Top Speed | 53 mph | 59 mph |
| Weight | 1,179 lbs | 1,411 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,000 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Length | 3,215 mm | 3,540 mm |
| Units Produced | 519,646 | 2,695,197 |
| Value (Excellent) | $45,000 | $40,000 |
| Collectibility | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Rarity | 4/10 | 4/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1936 Fiat Topolino 500A Belvedere brings lighter weight, greater rarity, stronger collectibility to the table, and the 1955 Fiat 600 Multipla answers with more power, higher top speed. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Fiat has long offered a diverse lineup, and comparing the 1936 Fiat Topolino 500A Belvedere with the 1955 Fiat 600 Multipla highlights the breadth of the marque's engineering philosophy. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1936 Fiat Topolino 500A Belvedere producing 16 hp and the 1955 Fiat 600 Multipla delivering 22 hp. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Fiat Topolino uses a Inline-4 SV displacing 569 cc, while the Fiat 600 relies on a Inline-4 OHV with 633 cc. The 1955 Fiat 600 Multipla claims a higher top speed at 59 mph compared to 53 mph. The Fiat Topolino carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 232 lbs lighter. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 519,646 units built, the 1936 Fiat Topolino 500A Belvedere is considerably scarcer than the Fiat 600's 2,695,197 examples. Both trade at comparable values on the collector market, making the choice between them largely one of personal preference.