1990 Ford Fiesta vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fiesta. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 354 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ford Fiesta (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Fiesta | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1264 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |