1960 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 697 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Fiat 500 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 1960 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2700 mm |
