1990 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Innocenti J4
To start off, 1990 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Innocenti J4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Innocenti J4 would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1973 Innocenti J4. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Innocenti J4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Accord weights approximately 530 kg more than 1973 Innocenti J4. 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, 1990 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Innocenti J4. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Innocenti J4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Accord | 1973 Innocenti J4 | |
| Make | Honda | Innocenti |
| Model | Accord | J4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |
