1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat Punto weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto, 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, 1994 Fiat Punto (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1966 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | S600 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
