1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 1964 Honda S500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1200 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1964 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1960 Fiat 1200 (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1200 | 1964 Honda S500 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1200 | S500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |