1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130.
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, 2007 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 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 130 | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |