2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 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 1,671 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat 500 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 204 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500.
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, 2009 Fiat 500 (206 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2009 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat 500 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 500 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |