1996 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Fiat Sedici
To start off, 2011 Fiat Sedici 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Sedici is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Sedici. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Sedici. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Sedici weights approximately 230 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 2011 Fiat Sedici is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Sedici will offer significantly more control. 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 Sedici (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Sedici 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 Sedici | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Civic | Sedici |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
