2012 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 332 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Fiat Ulysse | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Ulysse | Accord |
Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |