2005 Fiat Punto vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Punto weights approximately 55 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Punto | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Punto | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |