1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 422 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Abarth 500 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 1957 Abarth 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1980 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1980 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
