1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 128 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2390 mm |
