1979 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Panda weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 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, 2011 Fiat Panda (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Accord | Panda |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |