2000 Fiat Brava vs. 1989 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Fiat Brava is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Brava.
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, 2000 Fiat Brava (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Brava | 1989 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Brava | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
