1971 Fiat 128 vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 128. (66 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 128. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 128. 1980 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 128 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 128 | 1980 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 128 | Accord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |