1996 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2011 Fiat Croma is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 25 kg more than 2011 Fiat Croma.
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, 2011 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2011 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Civic | Croma |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
