1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 58 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, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900.
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, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1900 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1900 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1900 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
