1995 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1995 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 5 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 34 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, 1995 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Barchetta | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Barchetta | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
