1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1965 Honda S600 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 606 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1965 Honda S600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | S600 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 65 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
