1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 37 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, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 417 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1183 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
