1959 Abarth 600 vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Fit weights approximately 558 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Abarth 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 1959 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit, 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 Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Fit |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2499 mm |
