1995 Fiat 126 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 873 kg more than 1995 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Fiat 126. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1995 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat 126 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 126 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
