2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,339 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 558 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (124 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Seicento | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Seicento | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 124 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |