2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 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, 1981 Honda Accord (126 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Seicento | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Seicento | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 126 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |