2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 1989 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino.
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 Fiorino (118 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Fiorino | 1989 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Fiorino | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1370 mm |
