2003 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Innocenti 990
To start off, 2003 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1989 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 746 kg more than 1989 Innocenti 990. 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, 2003 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 1989 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Honda | Innocenti |
| Model | Accord | 990 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2050 mm |
