1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 129 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Fiat Dino 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 Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1969 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 1998 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Dino | Accord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
