1986 Fiat 126 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Fiat 126 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1986 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 215 kg more than 1986 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Fiat 126 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 126 | Civic |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 651 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2210 mm |