1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 830 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Abarth 750 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 1965 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 750 | 1998 Honda Accord | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 750 | Accord |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |