1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 120 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Fiat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1400 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1400 | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1250 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |