1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2010 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
