1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1978 Honda Civic
To start off, 1978 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Civic (53 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1978 Honda Civic.
Because 1952 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 1952 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1952 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1400 | 1978 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1400 | Civic |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |