1977 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat Campagnola (79 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 815 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 Campagnola (148 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat Campagnola | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Campagnola | Civic |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |
