1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 2009 Honda Fit

To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Grand Break. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 171 kg more than 1961 Fiat Grand Break. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Fiat Grand Break 2009 Honda Fit
Make Fiat Honda
Model Grand Break Fit
Year Released 1961 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2279 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 115 HP 117 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 16.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1290 kg 1461 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 40 L


 

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