2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 234 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Grande Punto | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |