1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 1968 Fiat 124 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 1968 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 61 L |
