1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 516 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Fiat 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
