1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2006 Honda Pilot

To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 528 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1959 Fiat 1500 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 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot, 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Fiat 1500 2006 Honda Pilot
Make Fiat Honda
Model 1500 Pilot
Year Released 1959 2006
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1490 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 80 HP 244 HP
Torque 104 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1518 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 77 L