2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Fiat Doblo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 446 kg more than 1988 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, 2006 Fiat Doblo (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Doblo | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Doblo | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |