2009 Fiat 500 vs. 1987 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Accord weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 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, 1987 Honda Accord (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 1987 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
