1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1987 Honda Accord
To start off, 1987 Honda Accord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Accord weights approximately 245 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 1100 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 Fiat 1100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Honda Accord (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1987 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1100 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2610 mm |
