1998 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 321 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Accord | Panda |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
