1987 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Fiat 500 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Civic | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Civic | 500 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1072 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2301 mm |