1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 2011 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 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Ritmo | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Ritmo | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |