1998 Fiat Duna vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Fiat Duna is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Fiat Duna. 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, 1979 Honda Accord (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Duna | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Duna | Accord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
