1955 Fiat 600 vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz is newer by 55 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 472 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 1955 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Honda Jazz (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 600 | Jazz |
Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 100 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |