1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1999 Honda Accord
To start off, 1999 Honda Accord is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Accord weights approximately 630 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 850 | 1999 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 850 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
