1995 Fiat Tempra vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1995 Fiat Tempra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Tempra (75 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1979 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 Tempra (110 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1995 Fiat Tempra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Fiat Tempra | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Tempra | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |