1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1970 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 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 1984 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
