2006 Fiat Siena vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Fiat Siena is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Siena weights approximately 757 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Siena | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Siena | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
