1997 Fiat Brava vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1997 Fiat Brava is newer by 16 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Fiat Brava weights approximately 150 kg more 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, 1981 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Brava. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Brava has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Brava will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Fiat Brava | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Brava | Accord |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |