1998 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1998 Acura EL
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Barchetta and 1998 Acura EL were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Barchetta (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura EL weights approximately 19 kg more than 1998 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 1998 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Barchetta | 1998 Acura EL | |
| Make | Fiat | Acura |
| Model | Barchetta | EL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2619 mm |
