2005 Fiat Idea vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Fiat Idea is newer by 15 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 71 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Idea. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Idea weights approximately 124 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Idea. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Idea | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Idea | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
