2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2010 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 205 kg more than 2010 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, 2008 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat 500. 2010 Fiat 500 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Civic | 500 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1242 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |