1975 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2000 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 942 kg more than 1975 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500. 2000 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 500 | 2000 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |
