2007 Fiat Idea vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Idea and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Fiat Idea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Idea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Idea | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Idea | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
