1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Civic weights approximately 46 kg more than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. 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 (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Ritmo | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |