1987 Fiat 126 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Fiat 126 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 90 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1987 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1987 Fiat 126 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:
| 1987 Fiat 126 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 126 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |
