1961 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Fiat 500 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 1961 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2710 mm |
