2011 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2011 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat 500 | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 83 L |
