1974 Fiat 131 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 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 1974 Fiat 131 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Fiat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 131 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 131 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
