1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1986 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 6 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 1980 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ritmo | Accord |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
