1975 Fiat 127 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 135 kg more than 1975 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 127. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 127 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 127 | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |