1986 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Panda. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Panda.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Panda. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Panda. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1986 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 1986 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Panda | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1302 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 30 L |
