1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 175 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1977 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 850 | Accord |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 61 L |