2005 Fiat Doblo vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Fiat Doblo is newer by 26 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 (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 365 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
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 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Doblo | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Doblo | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
