1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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 55 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 306 kg more than 2013 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
