1997 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, 2011 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Accord weights approximately 110 kg more than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. 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, 1997 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. (118 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Fiorino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Accord | 2011 Fiat Fiorino | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Accord | Fiorino |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
