1980 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 1997 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1997 Lancia Ypsilon. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 78 kg more than 1997 Lancia Ypsilon. 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Ypsilon. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1997 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1601 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |
