1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 48 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 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 87 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1500 | Element |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
