2001 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1987 Honda Accord
To start off, 2001 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Accord weights approximately 53 kg more than 2001 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, 1987 Honda Accord (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Barchetta | 1987 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Barchetta | Accord |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
