1963 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Honda Z
To start off, 2001 Honda Z is newer by 38 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 656 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Honda Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Z (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Z should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Z weights approximately 420 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 2001 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Honda Z (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500. 2001 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 500 | 2001 Honda Z | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 500 | Z |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 35 L |