1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 429 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Fiat 130 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 130. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

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