2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 375 kg more than 2006 Fiat Punto. 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Punto | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Punto | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |