1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1992 Honda Accord
To start off, 1992 Honda Accord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 440 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 1200 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 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 1992 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1200 | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |