1981 Fiat 127 vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1981 Fiat 127 and 1981 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 125 kg more than 1981 Fiat 127. 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, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 127. (76 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 127 | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 127 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
