1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Honda S600
To start off, 1970 Honda S600 is newer by 22 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 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 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 65 kg more than 1970 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 | 1970 Honda S600 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 500 | S600 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 70 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 | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |