1978 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 30 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Accord | Panda |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1601 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
