2004 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 74 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Fiat Barchetta (162 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Barchetta | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Barchetta | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 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 | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
