1974 Fiat 128 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 110 kg more than 1974 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, 1978 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 128 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 128 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 41 L |
