1961 Fiat Berline vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 18 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 1961 Fiat Berline 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 1961 Fiat Berline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Berline | Civic |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
