1972 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Honda Fit
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 951 kg more than 1972 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit, 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, 2009 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 500 | 2009 Honda Fit | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 500 | Fit |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 40 L |