1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Fiat Coupe is newer by 6 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 264 kg more than 1990 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, 1996 Fiat Coupe (302 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Coupe | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Coupe | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 212 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 | 1290 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |