2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Fiat Doblo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 10 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Honda Civic (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Doblo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1350 mm |
