1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 49 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 1,797 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 65 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800.
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, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 2008 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1800 | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1797 cc |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |