1993 Fiat Tempra vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Fiat Tempra. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat Tempra.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat Tempra. (110 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat Tempra. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1993 Fiat Tempra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Fiat Tempra | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Tempra | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |