1968 Fiat Dino vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 136 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat Dino 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 1968 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1968 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat Dino | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Dino | Civic |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1264 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |
