1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1963 Honda S500 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 124 | S500 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |