1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 113 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Campagnola | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1177 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
