2004 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Ulysse (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 728 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. (84 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. 2004 Fiat Ulysse has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Fiat Ulysse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Ulysse | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Ulysse | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |