1972 Fiat 130 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 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
