1998 Fiat Punto vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Fiat Punto 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 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Punto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 119 kg more than 1998 Fiat Punto. 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 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Punto. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Punto | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Accord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
