1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 469 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 600 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 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, 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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
