1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1989 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1989 Honda Shuttle is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 460 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Shuttle, 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, 1989 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1989 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
