2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Fiat Doblo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 425 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
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, 1979 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Doblo | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Doblo | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |