1971 Fiat 130 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 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.

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