1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 1959 Fiat 1800 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 1959 Fiat 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1800 | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |