1955 Abarth 600 vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 842 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Abarth 600 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 1955 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Honda Accord (289 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
