1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 1971 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 1971 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 124 | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2210 mm |