1996 Honda Accord vs. 1968 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Lancia Fulvia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 370 kg more than 1968 Lancia Fulvia. 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, 1996 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lancia Fulvia. (120 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1968 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
