2006 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Fiat Idea
To start off, 2010 Fiat Idea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Idea (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Idea should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 92 kg more than 2010 Fiat Idea.
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, 2010 Fiat Idea (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2010 Fiat Idea | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Civic | Idea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
