1978 Fiat 127 vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 449 kg more than 1978 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2004 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 127. (64 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 127. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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