1961 Fiat 850 vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 883 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Fiat 850 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 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Honda Accord (247 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 850 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1496 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
