1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 19 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 552 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Civic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Tempra | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
