2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 39 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 270 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
Because 1969 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 1969 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | S600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |
