1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1990 Honda Integra
To start off, 1990 Honda Integra is newer by 21 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Integra (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Integra weights approximately 530 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, 1990 Honda Integra, 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, 1990 Honda Integra (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1990 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Integra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |
