2006 Fiat Panda vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 27 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 (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 475 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Crossover | 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 | 59 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
