1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1994 Honda Accord
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 22 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 370 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, 1994 Honda Accord (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 128 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
