1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. Both 1957 Fiat 1400 and 2004 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,395 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 1957 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 1957 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1400 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1400 | Civic |
Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |