2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2012 Ford Fiesta 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 839 kg more than 2012 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1151 kg |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |