1959 Fiat 750 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 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 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 (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 597 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 750. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 750 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
