2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda 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 91 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Civic weights approximately 166 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | 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 | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
