2008 Fiat 500 vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 Fiat 500 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat 500 | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Legend |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
