1985 Fiat Croma vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Croma. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Fiat Croma weights approximately 249 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Croma. (127 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Croma. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1985 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 1985 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Croma | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Croma | Civic |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
