1970 Fiat 850 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (148 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850.
Because 1970 Fiat 850 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 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 850 | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 66 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |