1976 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2010 Fiat Stilo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 590 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic.
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, 2010 Fiat Stilo (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Civic | 2010 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Civic | Stilo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |
