1964 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1978 Honda Civic
To start off, 1978 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 212 kg more than 1978 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Fiat Cabriolet 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 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1964 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Cabriolet | 1978 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Cabriolet | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2210 mm |