1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1984 Honda Accord
To start off, 1984 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Accord weights approximately 270 kg more than 1979 Fiat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Fiat 133 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 1979 Fiat 133. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Honda Accord (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 133 | 1984 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 133 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2460 mm |
