1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1988 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1988 Honda Concerto is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Concerto weights approximately 185 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 1200 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 Fiat 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto, 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1988 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1200 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
