1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1981 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1981 Fiat Ritmo and 1981 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,333 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 75 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Honda Civic (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1981 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ritmo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 1333 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2330 mm |
