2006 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 6 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 170 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
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 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Civic | 500 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1072 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2301 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |