1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 820 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Fiat 500 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 1970 Fiat 500. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1998 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
