1975 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 500 | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
