1977 Fiat 126 vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 126 and 1977 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 302 kg more than 1977 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Fiat 126 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 1977 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 126 | 1977 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 126 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
