1973 Fiat 128 vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Accord weights approximately 308 kg more than 1973 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, 1985 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 128 | 1985 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 128 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |
