2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 240 kg more than 1965 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, 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, 2008 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | S600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 35 L |
