2006 Fiat Albea vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Albea weights approximately 351 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Albea | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Albea | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 61 L |
