1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 1,928 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (91 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 374 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (223 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Tempra | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1928 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |