2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 262 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
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, 2012 Fiat 500 (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Civic | 500 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |