1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 220 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 850 | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 850 | Accord |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |