1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1993 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1993 Honda Concerto is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Concerto weights approximately 550 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Fiat 500 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 1963 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto, 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, 1993 Honda Concerto (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 500 | 1993 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 500 | Concerto |
Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |