Honda Beat (1991 – 1996) vs Fiat Cinquecento (1991 – 1998): specs compared
The Honda Beat is the more powerful of the two, with up to 64 hp against 54 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.4 s against 13.8 s. The Fiat Cinquecento has the higher top speed: 150 km/h against 134 km/h. The Honda Beat uses less fuel, from 3.7 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Fiat Cinquecento is the lighter car, from 690 kg against 760 kg. At 3,294 mm, the Honda Beat is 63 mm longer than the Fiat Cinquecento.
| Specification |
Honda
Beat
1991 – 1996
|
Fiat
Cinquecento
1991 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1996 | 1991 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 hp | 30 – 54 hp |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 47 – 86 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.4 s | 13.8 – 30.0 s |
| Top speed | 134 km/h | 126 – 150 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.7 L/100 km | 5.2 – 6.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,294 mm | 3,231 mm |
| Width | 1,400 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Height | 1,176 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,281 mm | 2,200 mm |
| Curb weight | 760 kg | 690 – 735 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

