1996 Fiat Duna vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna.
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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Duna. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Duna has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Duna 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:
1996 Fiat Duna | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Duna | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |