1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Civic weights approximately 156 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Because 1963 Abarth 1600 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 1963 Abarth 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1987 Honda Civic | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 1600 | Civic |
Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2210 mm |