2007 Fiat Panda vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,849 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1998 Honda Accord (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Panda | 1998 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Accord |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |