2008 Fiat Doblo vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Fiat Doblo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,667 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 545 kg more than 2004 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, 2008 Fiat Doblo (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Doblo | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Doblo | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |