1970 Honda 1300 vs. 2012 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, 2012 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Fiorino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 360 kg more than 1970 Honda 1300.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Fiat Fiorino (118 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda 1300 | 2012 Fiat Fiorino | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | Fiorino |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
