1960 Fiat 600 vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Insight (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 420 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 Insight, 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 Insight (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
