1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 1996 Honda Accord

To start off, both 1996 Fiat Coupe and 1996 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (130 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 165 kg more than 1996 Fiat Coupe.

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, 1996 Honda Accord (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Fiat Coupe 1996 Honda Accord
Make Fiat Honda
Model Coupe Accord
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1747 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 130 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 164 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1180 kg 1345 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2720 mm


 

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