2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 91 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 (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat 500 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 500 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |