1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 24 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Fiat Uno (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Fiat Uno weights approximately 225 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.
Because 1965 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 1965 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno, 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, 1989 Fiat Uno (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Uno | S600 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
