1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 366 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Abarth 850 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 1959 Abarth 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 850 | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |