1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1984 Honda Accord
To start off, 1984 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1984 Honda Accord.
Because 1953 Fiat 1400 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 1953 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Accord, 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, 1984 Honda Accord (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1400 | 1984 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1400 | Accord |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |