1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 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, 1996 Fiat Coupe (311 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Coupe has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Coupe | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Coupe | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |