1986 Fiat Croma vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1986 Fiat Croma and 1986 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Croma (154 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Croma weights approximately 280 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. 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, 1986 Fiat Croma (235 Nm @ 2350 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Croma | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Croma | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
