2003 Fiat Punto vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Civic weights approximately 61 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. 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, 2003 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
