1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Honda 1300
To start off, 1971 Honda 1300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,296 cc, 1971 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Honda 1300 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300, 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, 1971 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1971 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1296 cc |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 35 L |
