1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 1 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 1,695 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 130 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (98 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Fiat Tipo | 1987 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Tipo | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1695 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |