1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 1953 Fiat 1900 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 1953 Fiat 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1900 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1900 | Civic |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2210 mm |