2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Fiat 500 and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 188 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat 500 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 500 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |