1996 Fiat Marea 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 Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 65 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea.
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 (186 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Marea has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Marea 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 Marea | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Marea | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |