2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 480 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Bravo | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Bravo | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 61 L |