1997 Fiat Duna vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 1,797 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 350 kg more than 1997 Fiat Duna.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Duna. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Duna has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Duna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Fiat Duna | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Duna | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1797 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |