1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1972 Fiat 128 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,115 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 128 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 128 (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 128 | S600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
