2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2012 Fiat Strada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Strada (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2012 Fiat Strada (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Civic | Strada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1337 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
