1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1991 Honda Accord
To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Accord weights approximately 170 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 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 1961 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Honda Accord (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600. 1991 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1991 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
