1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat 131 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1965 Honda S600. 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, 1982 Fiat 131 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 131 | 1965 Honda S600 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 131 | S600 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |