2007 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 140 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Accord | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 35 L |
