1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour

To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP) has 191 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.

Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Fiat 1500 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
Make Fiat Honda
Model 1500 Accord Crosstour
Year Released 1959 2011
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1490 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 80 HP 271 HP
Torque 104 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4999 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1897 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1669 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2797 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 70 L


 

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