1978 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1970 Honda S600
To start off, 1978 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,049 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 135 kg more than 1970 Honda S600.
Because 1970 Honda S600 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 1970 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo, 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, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Ritmo | 1970 Honda S600 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Ritmo | S600 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1049 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |