2000 Fiat Multipla vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Multipla and 2000 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Multipla (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Multipla should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. 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, 2000 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Multipla. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Multipla | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Multipla | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
