1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 360 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 127 | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 127 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1048 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2560 mm |
