1967 Fiat 850 vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 846 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 850 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |
