2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Fiat Panda (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | S600 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |
