1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1996 Honda CRX
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
Because 1959 Fiat 1800 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 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX, 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, 1996 Honda CRX (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1996 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1800 | CRX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2380 mm |
