1965 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 470 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1965 Fiat Grand Break 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 1965 Fiat Grand Break. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1965 Fiat Grand Break (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat Grand Break | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Grand Break | Civic |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |