1975 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1975 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1975 Fiat Mirafiori and 1975 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori (74 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 337 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Fiat Mirafiori is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat Mirafiori | 1975 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Mirafiori | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1583 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |