1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2003 Honda Stream
To start off, 2003 Honda Stream is newer by 35 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Stream (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Stream weights approximately 830 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 1968 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 1968 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Stream, 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, 2003 Honda Stream (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2003 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Stream |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |
