1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1978 Honda Civic
To start off, 1981 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 262 kg more than 1978 Honda Civic. 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, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1978 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Ritmo | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |