1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1977 Fiat 132 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 1977 Fiat 132. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1977 Fiat 132 (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 132 | Civic |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |