1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 655 cc (3 cylinders), 1998 Honda Today is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1998 Honda Today.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1998 Honda Today (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Today will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 600 | Today |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |