1990 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2012 Fiat Bravo is newer by 22 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 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Bravo (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 409 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. 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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (361 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2012 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Civic | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
