1955 Fiat 600 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 585 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 600 | Civic |
Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 84.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |