1989 Honda Integra vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, 2011 Fiat 500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Integra would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Integra (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat 500 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2011 Fiat 500 (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Integra. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Integra | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Integra | 500 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |
