1960 Fiat 600 vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 297 kg more than 1960 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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 Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |
