2000 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2012 Fiat Strada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Strada.
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, 2012 Fiat Strada (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2012 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Civic | Strada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2718 mm |
