1962 Abarth 600 vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 980 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 377 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1962 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1962 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Vamos |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |
