2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1983 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Civic (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Panda weights approximately 75 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Honda Civic (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (89 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1983 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
