1956 Fiat 600 vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1956 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 600 | 2007 Honda Element | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 600 | Element |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |