1967 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 976 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 500 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 500 | Accord |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 65 L |