1997 Fiat Brava vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Brava. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 134 kg more than 1997 Fiat Brava. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Brava. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Brava has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Brava will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Fiat Brava | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Brava | Civic |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1174 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
