2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 8 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 (144 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
