1984 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1972 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 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. 1984 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 162 kg more than 1972 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, 1984 Fiat Ritmo (86 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat Ritmo | 1972 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Ritmo | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |