2004 Fiat Ecobasis vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Ecobasis would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Ecobasis weights approximately 157 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. (162 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Ecobasis has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Ecobasis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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