1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,999 cc, 1998 Honda SSM is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1998 Honda SSM (286 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm). This means 1998 Honda SSM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1998 Honda SSM | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | SSM |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
