1958 Abarth 600 vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 769 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
