2004 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 105 kg more than 2010 Fiat 500.
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, 2010 Fiat 500 (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Civic | 500 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |