1990 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Fiat Sedici
To start off, 2012 Fiat Sedici 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Sedici. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Sedici. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Sedici weights approximately 227 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Fiat Sedici is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Sedici will offer significantly more control. 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 Sedici (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Sedici 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 Sedici | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Civic | Sedici |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
