1996 Fiat Legram vs. 1981 Honda Accord

To start off, 1996 Fiat Legram is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Legram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Legram (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Legram should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord.

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 Fiat Legram (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Legram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Fiat Legram 1981 Honda Accord
Make Fiat Honda
Model Legram Accord
Year Released 1996 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 1602 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 145 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 191 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.7 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1370 mm