1995 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1995 Fiat Barchetta and 1995 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (136 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 62 kg more than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. 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 (184 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Barchetta | 1995 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Barchetta | Accord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 136 HP |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
