1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1989 Honda Civic
To start off, 1989 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1989 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 Fiat Ritmo (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1989 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Ritmo | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |