1965 Honda S600 vs. 2012 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2012 Fiat Croma is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Croma (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Croma weights approximately 800 kg more than 1965 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Honda S600 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 1965 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Croma, 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, 2012 Fiat Croma (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 2012 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | S600 | Croma |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |
