1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1987 Honda Legend
To start off, 1987 Honda Legend is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 850 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend, 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, 1987 Honda Legend (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1987 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Legend |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2770 mm |
