1982 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1995 Honda Accord

To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 455 kg more than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. 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, 1995 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. (86 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Ritmo.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Fiat Ritmo 1995 Honda Accord
Make Fiat Honda
Model Ritmo Accord
Year Released 1982 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1116 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 86 Nm 178 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72 mm 88 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 4020 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2730 mm


 

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