1979 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 33 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 21 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 63 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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Accord | Panda |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |