1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Fiat 124 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 1969 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Honda Civic (144 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 124 | Civic |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |