1990 Fiat 126 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 1398 kg more than 1990 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat 126 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 126 | Accord |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 703 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |