1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 655 cc (3 cylinders), 1998 Honda Today is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Today weights approximately 200 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1998 Honda Today (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Today will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500. 1998 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Today |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
