1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Honda Accord

To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 423 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Fiat 130 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 1975 Fiat 130. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Fiat 130 2007 Honda Accord
Make Fiat Honda
Model 130 Accord
Year Released 1975 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3235 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 165 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 249 Nm 286 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 995 kg 1418 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 65 L