1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 2011 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 Marea (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Marea | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Marea | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |