2009 Fiat 500 vs. 1992 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 435 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, 2009 Fiat 500 (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 1992 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
