1995 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Ulysse. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 307 kg more than 2012 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 Ulysse (196 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 1995 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Ulysse | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ulysse | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1904 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1258 kg |
