1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1200 | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |