1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Abarth Coupe 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 1960 Abarth Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 1980 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1980 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | Coupe | Accord |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 1601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
