2005 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 416 kg more than 2012 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, 2005 Fiat Ulysse (270 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Ulysse | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Ulysse | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1736 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |