2008 Fiat 500 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat 500 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
