1960 Fiat 600 vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 53 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 865 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, 2013 Honda Accord, 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, 2013 Honda Accord (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600. 2013 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
