1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 1458 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 750 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |
