1990 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Fiat Multipla
To start off, 2011 Fiat Multipla is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Multipla. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 419 kg more than 1990 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, 2011 Fiat Multipla (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2011 Fiat Multipla | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Civic | Multipla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
