1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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 28 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.

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, 2006 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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