1996 Fiat Punto vs. 1970 Honda S800
To start off, 1996 Fiat Punto is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Punto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Punto weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Honda S800.
Because 1970 Honda S800 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 S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Fiat Punto (84 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Punto | 1970 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | S800 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2010 mm |
