1996 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2011 Fiat Ducato 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 160 kg more than 2011 Fiat Ducato.
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 Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Ducato 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 Ducato | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Civic | Ducato |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |