1978 Honda Accord vs. 1966 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 80 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 152 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Fulvia. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1966 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 38 L |
