1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
