1995 Fiat Bravo vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1995 Fiat Bravo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Bravo (103 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 250 kg more than 1984 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, 1995 Fiat Bravo (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Fiat Bravo | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Bravo | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |